Alan Ball's Grave - World cup Winner England 1966 Famous Graves 

One of the hardest working midfielders of his era non stop running on the pitch and what a beautiful woman his wife Lesley was RIP both 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I remember watching the 66 World Cup final, I was 13, loved football ever since. A year later I played for my school team. All those guys are heroes to that generation. Thanks Paul.

Alan Ball was a true Legend and a true British hero. Formerly of Everton, Arsenal, Southampton, and other foreign clubs

Came on here the day one of his teammates is laid to rest Sir Bobby only Sir Geoff left of that great side which fulfilled the dreams of every England supporter

70 yr. old Evertonian here , lucky enough to see him play many times, he never stopped running the whole game, we called him 'Mr. perpetual motion', seen many great ones play for us but he is without doubt my favourite, met him at Cheltenham races one day and it echoes what you said, he was a lovely guy...RIP Alan and thankyou for putting this up.

I remember Alan when he was a player for Everton, always remember thinking does he have a permanent sore throat? But that's just how he spoke. RIP Alan Ball.

'This is Portsmouth, people went to war from this city'. Never failed to evoke pride and passion, one of very few revered by Pompey and Saints fans and captained his beloved country too. Thanks Bally.

A wonderful tribute to Allan. I saw him play for Southampton, but met him a few times. When pompey manager, and one of my biggest fondest memories was to have a dinner with the 1966 squad minus Moore and Bobby Chalton. But when I met him he always had time for me and answering my questions . R.I.P Allan, a true gentleman and a legend .

Sir Alf Ramsey shared Scotland's mutual hatred of The Auld Enemy in the annual Scotland v England match and warned Alan to behave in front of 110,000 football-crazy Scots at the old Hampden Park. He said he would and Englans were winning with 2 minutes left 2/0, much to the displeasure of the local natives. Bally got the ball by the corner flag and SAT on it. The crowd went mad, Ramsey was furious and berated Alan from the touchline. Missiles were thrown. As the players came off, after heated exchanges, Ramsey went up to Bally and whispered in his ear "Well Done Son! "....

Although Hurst scored 3 in that 66 final Alan Ball was man of the match in my opinion,never stopped running.

Alan, I was just 12 when I sat and watched the 1966 Final on our black and white television set at home in Tavistock Street, Luton. You were simply fantastic, as you were throughout all of your career. Thank you for everything. RIP.

Fabulous player, and a lovely man…I feel privileged to have spent time with him.

Lovely tribute to Alan Ball…thank you Paul. When Alan managed Stoke City (my team) myself and my friends used to go and watch the players train in the school holidays. We were usually always the only ones watching them and Alan never failed to chat to us and have a laugh and joke with us about which players we fancied 🤣. I must say he provided me with some wonderful memories in my early/mid teens and ones I shall cherish forever. Rip Alan 🙏🏻

Many thanks Paul for this touching tribute to Alan. As an Evertonian I never saw Alan play but I have heard many stories of just how great he was and how devastated my mum was when he was sold to Arsenal!

I remember him when he was manager at Exeter City Football Club i seen him a few times and said hello to him and shook his hand top man top manager top player and top legend he will be missed R.I.P Alan Ball

Great tribute Paul well handled and put across, what you have to remember that Alan was only 21 years young and I believe he was man of the match. He was also one of the brilliant midfield players for Everton along with Colin Harvey and Howard Kendal. One last thing - why the entire World Cup winning Team 0f 66 were never knighted is beyond me, he was also the first player to wear "white boots "

Amazing talent, from a saints fan ❤

Thanks Paul, Always admired Alan as a player and manager, Especially taking us ( Pompey ) up to the old 1st division RIP Alan. PUP

Alan Ball what a legend & a great Player ...Played (among many clubs ) for my Beloved Everton ...Beautiful tribute Paul.... Lovely headstone too

Great and heartfelt video , was devastated as a 15 year old Evertonian when we sold him to Arsenal . Met him at an Everton tribute standing alongside Ray Wilson ! Just the two of them before they went in . Couldn’t meet two nicer people,especially my hero “ little curly Alan Ball “ Thanks Paul

I remember the 1966 world cup watching it with my dad alan ball one of the great players of old my dad was a great leeds united fan i still am a leeds fan footballs not the same now is it

My dad had the privilege of meeting him & buying him a drink after the 66 World Cup when he was in a pub in Bolton which is where I’m from originally He said the same that he was such a lovely man never lost touch with his roots

I REMEMBER watching the 66 World Cup final with my dad I was 15 thanks you

Alan was a legend , amazing player in his day. Thank you for sharing his story. Looks a beautiful cemetery

I remember the 1966 WORLD CUP final very well , a great day for english football . A very nice tribute to ALAN BALL , thankyou Paul .

Remember seeing him play for Blackpool in the early 60s,when we were on holiday there, my dad took me, and they were playing Leicester City, who had gorden banks in goal. What a treat to see them world Cup winners live.

Saw him once when he visited our local football club as a after dinner speaker interesting guy humorous too

RIP hero you were a living legend to English football never to be forgotten

Lovely tribute Paul to one of England's best ever midfielders..he never stopped running and covered every blade of grass many times over in all games he played, he knew no other.. I used to have pictures of Alan on my bedroom wall wishing that one day I could play like him...never got anywhere near but I could dream.. Continue to RIP Alan..🌹🙏

Thanks again Paul brilliant has always. Has an Arsenal fan I saw Alan play for us in the flesh back in the day I'm 61 now still going football. But you sometimes didn't appreciate how good the likes of Alan ball was when you were young back then brilliant footballer. Keep up the good work Paul 👏👏

I remember the 1966 World Cup final very well , a great day for England . Alan Ball was a great player and a super man , he had a great name too ! Thankyou Paul .

Paul this is very fitting as Bobby Charltons funeral is today Monday 13th November. Alan Ball was a pocket rocket small but had the heart of a lion. He now has another team mate to join him in Gods all star team 10 of England’s greatest together again. RIP Allan 🙏🕯️

I had the privilege of seeing Alan Ball when he played for Bristol Rovers, although he was at the very end of his career his skill and insight + knowledge was such a joy to see. Thank you for this video.

Hi Paul thanks for sharing of Legend Alan Ball good player of all time

My dad was friends with Alan when he was at Arsenal he used to come to our house with Trevor Brooking and Charlie George, I was a young lad then and had arsenal posters all around my bedroom..RIP Alan

Alan Ball was an all- round star such a great career

As a very small child I remember watching this match with my siblings and our Mom and Dad. Hadn't got a clue what was going on but I have never forgotten it and most of the players. Great video. Bloody hell Paul you don't look your age.

Another great video Paul xx❤

One of the best players in the world

Hi paul another great video great player he was

He was an amazing man who achieved everything he wished. Rest in Peace

Amazing man, died so young, only a year younger than me. May seemed to be prominent in his life.. Thank you Paul..rip Alan xx

1 word legend he was

I’m a Spurs supporter.. aged 65 now .. Alan ball was my footballing hero , even when he went to Arsenal, brilliant player , brilliant bloke ..

An absolute legend my personal hero when he played for Everton Little Curly Alan Ball NSNO 💙

Went for trials at his (my) hometown club, Bolton, and rejected for being too small...man, dont we look daft, not for the first time! Has several tributes in Farnworth though and always thought of highly here. Great vid!

Being the of the same stature as Alan Ball I was in awe of him especially in his Everton days back in the late sixties, he was an amazing player who gave his all in every game he played, nice work Paul.

Very interesting video. Thank you.

Great tribute to a top midfielder paul ..always felt he was a bit undervalued as i watched him as a kid...nice one again mate hammergazz

After the world cup i saw him play for Everton against my team Leicester I was only about 9 or 10 years old but I shall never forget it, his hair was a bright ginger colour and he stood out like a beacon he ran the show in midfield and never stopped running can't recollect the score but I'm sure they stuffed us two nil, great video Paul he was a true legend. Cheers mate.

My favourite alltime everton player i was heart broken when we sold him to arsenal unbelievable player

A true hero, my dad loved watching Alan Ball,very young sadly RIP Alan

Always remember Alan ball very talented man. I met him in Torquay when I think Southampton played Torquay in a friendly. He and Mike Channon were together in a bar. Both lovely and friendly. Thank you for this special video.

Such a lovely chap, so glad I met. Him xx

Born in Farnworth my home town, Alan was about 10 yrs older than me, I remember him driving down our street in a MG Midget sports car top down it was British Racing Green in colour there was me and two mates my mate stuck his fingers in his mouth let out a loud whistle and shouted Everrrrrton ! ( funny what you remember at 67) he used to play bowls on the bowling green on Bradford Street at Farnworth my mum took my brother and I and some other kids up to see him we ambushed him and we all got his autograph I can remember mum saying to him “ I bet you get fed up of this don’t you “ he was only a young fella then, he just smiled and patiently signed his autograph for us all. He was ( and probably still is ) a local legend. His cousin Sue lived round the corner from us she sadly passed last year. Alan senior used to drink on Market Street at Farnworth standing at the tap room bar of the Horseshoe pub bar really nice smartly dressed fella. All a long time ago ….thanks for the video and making me dig deep in my young memory banks. I now live in Portsmouth and bugger me his picture was on the wall in the Guildhall Portsmouth when I worked as a contractor at the council, I used to point at it and say he is from the same town as me…….RIP Alan you are fondly remembered if you can find his book it’s well worth a read.

I remember seeing him play against Leeds United, when I was a kid when I used to go to elland road , with my dad , such a brilliant player, I'm a massive England football 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fan , Paul I have a replica shirt hand signed by the scores of the world cup 1966 ,game against Germany, Sir Geoff Hurst and Martin peters, it cost me quite abit of money 💰, but Alan ball was a legend of my fav team.England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😍 Thank you Paul I really appreciate you going to see Alans final resting place . Many Thanks Ya dear friend ROD X 🤘🏻🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😎

Watched Alan play for Blackpool prior to the 1966 World Cup. Was never going to be with us for long because of his talent. Then he came back to Blackpool as manager years later and had the team playing fantastic one-touch football, great to watch. RIP Alan, a true legend.

I'm not a great football fan, but I know a legend when I see or hear of one.. And this is a True legend that even presented you with a medal, so I can only imagine what this means to you Paul..

He was Chairman of the Country Gentlemans Association at the time of his death,A really nice man

great player he ran his legs off world cup final❤

what a guy he was not a great footie fan but the skill alan had and what he gave to the game.

Hi Paul ,I remember Alan ball as a footballer when I first started going to see the football in the seventies…I saw him in a pub in Warsash back in the nineties having a quiet pint …recognised him straight away …Thankyou Paul another great video X💕

Until last year the 1966 match was the only one I watched from beginning to end. I remember those team members well. I enjoyed this video very much although I am not a football fan

a great tribute to Alan Ball, as you said this is the first WC66 legend you have done, sadly as you are aware we lost another one recently, it would be nice to see some more of them in the future

Lovely video, as always, and yet again, no fresh flowers though it was only 16 years ago and they had 3 children: Mandy, Keely, and Jimmy. This seems a regular trend among the famous who have passed and they can't all live away from their parents, surely.

Can't wait, Paul, but I'll still be working when you go live. Retail. Gotta love it! 😊

World Cup 66 awesome, I remember it so well. Ex RAF, my Grandfather was an RSM. one Uncle a pilot, another an engineer during WW2.

When Alan Ball was playing live football on tv was a rare event and highlights of a few matches were broadcast on Match of the Day and regional variants. A shame there's so little footage from that time. The late Martin Peters ended his playing career at Gorleston FC in Norfolk. I remember travelling from London with some college mates to watch our team Ipswich at home to Portsmouth in the 86/87 season. We lost.

On the Ball video as per, Paul. Sorry, I'll get me coat...that was bad even for me🙈🙉🙊! Great job, as usual👍

Bless him Pocket Rocket. Glory days of English foot"ball". Pardon the pun. RIP Alan

Nice video Paul.thanks

Thanks Paul, great video as always! Football rivalries become an absolute nonsense in the wider scheme of things when considering such legends as Alan Ball. He loved his Saints, and he loved his Pompey. Will always be a legend in both cities. From a Saints fan.

Great video. Nice crispy clear picture. Thank you.

Brilliant thank you top man,

Great video Paul, as a supporter of the club down the road (albeit sadly too young to see him play) I really appreciate the depth of this video and of the others you do. The amount of famous graves we have on the south coast is phenomenal and I’m glad they’re being shared one by one. Keep up the great work 👍

You do excellent research and makes the deceased's life meaningful even if we've never heard of them, although I certainly remember the 1996 World Cup . I remember some company producing medals, or coins, and he was on one we had.

A great tribute to a great man...💙

Rest in peace Alan ball and am England Supporter

Met Alan at a sportsman dinner and like u said had time for everyone...god bless from a Liverpool supporter to a blue

I remember seeing Alan Ball in a game against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Portsmouth I remember thinking wow a real world cup winner if you ever get the chance Paul could you do one about Duncan Edwards he's buried in Dudley cemetery cheers Paul great video as always 👍

⚽ Legendary Alan Ball so sad Rest in peace 🙏🌹🕊️ ⚽✨ Thank you Paul for another great video 👍😊🤳

Great Vlog Paul. I think you were 'on the Ball' with this one. The problem with this line of work is that you are always reminding us of past greatness. We need reminding. Given the vast insult being heaped on this country at the moment. God bless.❤

“Who’s the Greatest of them all?....little curly ALAN BALL!!...That chant would echo around Goodison Park every home game...Bally was an absolute EVERTON LEGEND!! 💙...alongside Kendall and Harvey they were the driving force of that great Everton team of the late 1960’s to being Champions in 1970...He will never be forgotten by us Evertonians who were fortunate to see him play...💙

I was honoured to dance with Alan at Portsmouth Football Charity Ball He was a lovely man softly spoken and a very warm person . R.I. P. Alan ❤️ God Bless all your family 🌹🙏🏻🕊 A very informative video Paul

You such an amazing commentary , didn't know this 1, Allan Ball 😢💔Rest in Paradise...☦️🕊🙏💞... thank you always Paul❤

thankyou for another video paul. rip alan

Very sad, yet another of our greatest football players lost 😢

Great Player, saw him play a few times RIP

Another great video again thanks paul

Hi Paul liked the video thank you looking forward to the next video 👋 👍😀👌

Lovely tribute paul, the only thing I remember about Alan Ball was his high pitch voice and a poster of him on my big brothers wall along side Charlie George 😹🤗Xxx

Paul. Thanks for a great episode on a very much respected and admired player and manager. Didn’t realise that he is interred where my brother lives. Guess where will be going in my next visit. Cheers mate. Bob

RIP Alan 🙏 led a full life thanks for the joy you give Alan great player 🎉❤respect big thanks poul for nice video top man 👨 👍 respect

Thank you Paul ,

Hey Paul, a fantastic tribute to Alan. I remember him playing for The Saints towards to end of his career and managing teams with the trademark flat cap. RIP Alan ✝️

Hi Paul. Never met Alan or any of the 1966 World Cup winners but remember them playing, particularly Alan Ball and Bobby Charlton. I follow a few football teams across a number of English Leagues because they have family association; Wealdstone in the National League because they were my local team growing up (they were actually based in Wealdstone then, not Ruislip as they are now), Brentford in the Premier League as my Father and Grandfather were both born in the London Borough of Brent and Portsmouth because my mother was born there and lived not far from Fratton Park before WW2. Mum lived in Portchester after the war until my parents married and mum moved to London. We had relatives in Portchester until I was in my early 20’s and still love visiting the area whenever I can. Keep ‘em coming! Kind regards, Mark

Watched Alan play for Everton in the 60s early 70s was gutted when he was transfered to Arsenal.

Sadly I wasn't born until 66 and football wasn't that big in the US during my childhood. Wasn't until I was stationed in Germany that I fell in love with the game.

Alan Ball Widely regarded as the best midfielder of his generation, he was the key component of Everton's Football clubs First Division winning team in the 1969-70 season

Nice one Paul. Always look forward to your videos. 100k by summer. Definitely.